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10/25/23, 5:09 PM SLC sheds light on common linguistic errors in Arabic legislative drafting | Web Release
underscore the relevance of linguistic precision and clarity in legislative provisions. By doing so, we aim to improve
understanding of the legislative intent imparted within the text, ensure proper implementation of legislative

provisions and regulatory frameworks, and ultimately promote compliance with the legislation.”

During the workshop, Al-Ahmad emphasised the correlation between linguistic precision and the clarity of
legislative provisions. He emphasised the importance of mastering the Arabic language skills to elevate the quality

of linguistic expression, thereby preventing language errors in legislative provisions. Furthermore, Al-Ahmad
elucidated how language errors may introduce ambiguity in the comprehension of judgments and legal provisions
and raise the risks of misinterpreting legislative provisions, which in turn increases the possibility of errors in

implementation.

Al Ahmad further highlighted the intricate relationship between language and legislation. He pointed out that

language serves as an essential tool for legislators to articulate their perspectives and ideas, and that legislators must
attain a high level of proficiency to prevent ambiguity in legislative provisions. Moreover, Al Ahmad presented and
discussed several common errors and explained strategies to avoid these and improve the quality of legislative

drafting.

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